Background
Martin, George Henry was born on January 3, 1926 in London. Son of Henry and Bertha Beatrice Martin.
Martin, George Henry was born on January 3, 1926 in London. Son of Henry and Bertha Beatrice Martin.
Doctor of Music (honorary), Berklee College Music, Boston, 1989. Master of Arts (honorary), Salford University, Manchester, 1992.
With British Broadcasting Corporation, 1950, Electric and Music Industries Records Ltd., London, 1950—1965, head of Parlophone label. Founder Associated Indiana Recording (Associated Independent Recording), London, 1965. Founder, chairman Associated Independent Recording Studios, 1969, Montserrat, France, 1979, George Martin Music.
Producer The Beatles, 1962—1970. Retired, 2002; Sub-Lieutenant Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, 1944-1947.
Member of Royal Academy Music (honorary).
Married Sheena Rose Chisolm, 1948. 2 children; Married Judy Lockhart Smith, 1966. 2 children.